Kalama School District

Kalama School District is a small Washington district with three schools serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade: Kalama Elementary School, Kalama Middle School, and Kalama High School. Together, the schools enroll about 1,138 students. The district ranks near the middle of Washington districts overall, while school performance varies considerably by grade level and subject.

Kalama High School is the strongest overall school, ranking in the 58th percentile. It has especially strong English language arts results, with about 61% of students proficient, and science performance above the state average. Its 91% graduation rate is also well above Washington’s 82.6% rate. Math is the main concern, with only about 27% of students proficient. Kalama Elementary School performs best in science, where nearly 65% of students are proficient, and its math results are stronger than the district average. However, elementary English language arts declined notably in the most recent year, with third and fourth grades showing the greatest need for support.

Kalama Middle School has improved its ranking from the 16th to the 29th percentile over two years, but it remains the district’s weakest-performing school. Its science proficiency is about 30%, and math proficiency is about 28%, both substantially below state averages. Eighth grade is the most concerning year, especially in math, where proficiency is approximately 16%. Across the district, math is the most consistent academic challenge. Families may also want to note the sharp drop in science performance between elementary and middle school, making middle-school science and eighth-grade support important improvement priorities.